Pirna district office anticipates a large gap in the budget
Municipal finances are an ongoing topic in Saxon politics. CDU district councillor Michael Geisler is calling for a "proper conservative financial policy".
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Bridge over highway 14 near Grimma is closed
The bridge over highway 14 between Grottewitz and Würschwitz has to be closed due to damage. Experts are now discussing when the work should begin.
Foundation stone laid: Görlitz town hall to be renovated
The town hall in Görlitz has been empty for more than 20 years. The years-long search for solutions to reopen the listed building was difficult. Now the modernization is beginning.
Philipp Preißler elected Lord Mayor of Freiberg
It took two rounds of voting to decide who will be the new mayor of the mountain town.
Bridge over highway 14 near Grimma closed
Due to damage, the bridge over highway 14 between Grottewitz and Würschwitz will be closed indefinitely from October 27.
Government wants to exert more influence on commercial areas
There are currently just under 250 sites available for the establishment of industry and companies in the state. Is that enough?
Solar thermal system to be connected to the grid in Leipzig next year
Germany's largest solar thermal plant in Leipzig is almost complete. Pipes will soon be laid to connect it to the district heating system. What will the plant achieve from 2026?
Clock or phallus? Werdau makes people laugh with a sweet tooth
The new foam sugar souvenir is actually supposed to show Werdau's landmark - but many people see it as something completely different. This brings the town nationwide attention.
Saxon cities open stores on Advent Sundays
Christmas shopping on Sundays: many cities in Saxony make this possible with open days during the Advent season. An overview.
Dresden Christmas market traders are looking for staff
Five weeks to go until the start: If you fancy a Christmas market atmosphere and a job, there are now plenty of vacancies in Dresden - from sales to logistics.
Pipe system for district heating line from Leuna comes from Thuringia
Waste heat from Leuna is to supply around 100,000 Leipzig households with heat in future. The pipes for this will be manufactured in Sondershausen and delivered ready for installation.
Winter service gears up for the season in the Ore Mountains
Preparations for the cold season are underway in the Ore Mountains: snow fences and full salt depots are intended to ensure safe roads.
Car cities suffer from a drop in trade tax
How are cities such as Stuttgart, Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt reacting to falling income from the car industry? An overview of the consequences for budgets.
Expert sees 3D printing of houses as a technology of the future
Three residential buildings are currently being built in Heidelberg using the 3D printing process. According to the manufacturer, the technology is cheaper and faster than conventional construction methods.
Drinking fountain season ends in Saxony
From this week, water will no longer gush from the 30 public drinking fountains in Leipzig. The winter break has also begun in Chemnitz. Dresdeners can quench their thirst for a little longer.
Remove fall leaves: These rules apply in Saxony
Fall marks the start of the leaf season. Who is responsible for removing and disposing of leaves, where to dispose of them correctly and what services are available in Saxon cities.
Municipalities have to dispose of thousands of tons of illegal waste
Bulky waste on the roadside, old tires in wooded areas: Local authorities in Saxony are struggling with garbage dumps. The disposal costs add up.
Twelve bids submitted for new Carola Bridge
The new Carola Bridge is due to be completed by 2031. The first step has been taken in the search for planning offices to draw up designs for the new bridge.
Carola Bridge: Elbe cycle path in Dresden Neustadt open again
The path is now clear again for pedestrians and cyclists on both sides of the Elbe.
Zipfeltreffen on the country mile
A good 25 years ago, four municipalities formed an alliance that attracted nationwide attention - including Görlitz. There are up to 1,000 kilometers between the towns. The partners meet once a year.
Zipfeltreffen on the country mile
A good 25 years ago, four municipalities formed an alliance that attracted nationwide attention - including Görlitz. There are up to 1,000 kilometers between the towns. The partners meet once a year.
Mayors push for federal billions to be distributed
Empty coffers, dilapidated schools, broken roads: East German mayors are sounding the alarm and insisting on rapid help from the federal special fund. President of the Association of Cities and Towns Jung also calls for reforms.
Bridge to nowhere and bicycle barometer end up in the black book
A bridge without a connection and expensive bicycle barometers: Two Saxon projects are featured in the Taxpayers' Association's new Black Book. What is criticized.
Parties consider Chemnitz Capital of Culture a complete success
Chemnitz is presenting itself as the European Capital of Culture this year. Representatives of political parties are already assessing the event positively and hope for similar effects in the future.
"Under full sail" - Capital of Culture in the final phase
The Chemnitz Capital of Culture program is entering its final phase. In October, the creative artists are once again coming up with new offers: from Jewish culture to poetry slams.
"Under full sail" - Capital of Culture in the final phase
The Chemnitz Capital of Culture program is entering its final phase. In October, the creative artists are once again coming up with new offerings: from Jewish culture to poetry slams.
Michael Preuß becomes the new mayor of Kamenz
New mayor for Kamenz after 21 years: Michael Preuß prevails over his rival with 73.4 percent of the vote.
Second round needed in Freiberg mayoral election
No candidate achieved an absolute majority in the first round of voting. The decision on the office of Lord Mayor in Freiberg will now be made in the second round.
86,000 guests marvel at light art in Chemnitz
Around 86,000 people experienced the light art festival in Chemnitz. Why not only the number of visitors counts for the organizers, but also the debate about the city centre.
Dresden imposes budget freeze for 2026
Dresden pulls the emergency brake: exploding costs threaten cuts to youth, culture and sport in 2026. What happens next?
81.6 million euros for cross-border district heating network
How Görlitz and Zgorzelec want to convert their district heating systems together - and why the new funding decision is crucial for the project, according to the mayor.
Large crowds of visitors: Munch exhibition opens longer
Almost 100 Munch works as well as works by other artists - including Warhol and Rauch - attract visitors to Chemnitz. Due to the crowds, the show will be open longer from now on.
More than 100,000 visitors to the Chemnitz Industrial Museum
In the Capital of Culture year, Chemnitz's museums offer a wide range of exhibitions. And they are very popular. The Industrial Museum, for example, is already reporting record visitor numbers.
Light art festival puts Chemnitz landmark in the limelight
Light show meets vision: the "Light Our Vision" festival not only illuminates well-known architecture in Chemnitz, but also provides impetus for further urban development. What visitors can expect.
Thuringia demands better protection for local politicians
Politicians are repeatedly attacked or intimidated. A legislative initiative is now intended to provide more protection with the help of the law.
Saxons bequeath less: 609 million euros from estates
Bank balances, securities or real estate: fewer assets are being inherited in Saxony. Who benefits from the millions of euros from inheritances?
Refurbishment worth millions: new life in the Schocken department store
Zwickau was once home to the Schocken department store group. After years of vacancy, the historic building has now been reopened with a new concept.
Leipzig's double budget approved subject to conditions
Leipzig is allowed to invest despite planned deficits - subject to strict conditions. The conditions imposed by the state directorate and how much the city has to borrow.
Vogtland celebrates new mother-of-pearl experience museum
After millions have been invested, a new adventure museum on river pearl mussels and mother-of-pearl opens its doors in Vogtland. Saxony's Culture Minister Klepsch speaks of a "tourist lighthouse".
No further spread of the tiger mosquito in Dresden
The occurrence of the black and white patterned insect remains localized for the time being. The public health department continues to ask the people of Dresden for help in the fight against the spread of the disease vector.
Bankrupt clinic becomes health center - a model for the future?
A bankrupt hospital in the Vogtland region has been transformed into a health center with many different services. A model for the future for other hospital locations?
Saxony promotes climate change model projects in municipalities
How can new parks and water areas save the urban climate? Municipalities have the chance to receive state funding - and citizens benefit directly from the model projects.
SSG: Unchecked slide in municipal budgets
Saxony's towns and municipalities are heading for a record deficit this year. The Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities is particularly concerned when it comes to exceeding a certain mark.
Digital residence registration soon available throughout Saxony
Change of residence with a click and address stickers in your letterbox: what the new online registration in Saxony really changes for citizens.
After bridge collapse: Dresden clears Terrassenufer
Finally free flow on the Terrassenufer: after months of detours and traffic jams, traffic is once again flowing through Dresden's old town.
Weimer praises Chemnitz: Culture builds bridges
Minister of State for Culture Weimer sees Chemnitz as a creative city open to the world. What the European Capital of Culture 2025 makes visible for the region and Europe.
Billion-euro deficit: City budgets are "collapsing right now"
The German Association of Cities is calling for social reforms and financial relief. However, association president Jung considers one hotly debated topic to be overemphasized.
Anti-Semitism: further criticism of street art festival Ibug
This year's Ibug street art festival was overshadowed by accusations of anti-Semitism. Even after the end of the show, the criticism continues - critics feel their views have not been sufficiently taken into account
Leipzig: No new investment projects until mid-2026
The decision is tough: Leipzig will hold back on new investments in the coming months. The reason is financial uncertainty, according to the city administration.
IHK Leipzig criticizes new wind power regulations in Saxony
The Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce warns: fewer wind power areas could slow down investments - and make electricity more expensive for companies and consumers.
Parade for the finale of the State Harvest Festival
Saxony's farmers have harvested most of their crops. Harvest festivals are now coming up in many places. The biggest is celebrated in Hoyerswerda.
Ruppendorf wins state competition "Our village has a future"
17 villages took part in the state competition "Our village has a future". The winners have now been announced. First prize goes to the Osterzgebirge. The winners have scored points.
European Peace Ride ends with a festival in Chemnitz
The cyclists on the European Peace Ride have more than 500 kilometers in their legs when they reach the finish line in Chemnitz. There are some prominent names among them.
Sale of the Fichtelberg ski resort stalls
In June, the Oberwiesenthal town council decided to sell the ski resort on the Fichtelberg to a private investor. However, the investor recently canceled the notary appointment.
CDU welcomes rapprochement on special assets
The CDU parliamentary group sees the agreement on special assets as an important step. It wants to make concessions to the local authorities on one demand.
Wind power law: municipalities benefit, criticism remains
The government's wind power plans are met with both approval and criticism: while local authorities benefit, the Greens see the energy transition at risk.
SSG: Initial course set for distribution of special assets
Saxony's cities and municipalities are relying on money from the federal government's special fund to bring their infrastructure up to scratch. Progress is being made on the issue of distribution with the state.
Reading marathon from works by Stefan Heym
From the city library to the former prison: Chemnitz reads Stefan Heym and invites you to discover the man behind the books. What the "Heym Journey" has in store for visitors.
Saxony adopts new rules for wind power expansion
More money for municipalities, but higher costs for wind turbine operators: what this means for the energy transition in Bavaria.
Plauen applies for "Day of the Saxons" 2027
After 30 years, Plauen wants to host the "Day of the Saxons" again. Why the festival only takes place every two years and what the city hopes to gain from it.
Saxony launches participation for new state development plan
Housing, nature, transport: the new state development plan wants to reorganize many things. Who can get involved until October 12 and what participation is really about.
Fight against tiger mosquitoes in Dresden: traps are being examined
Dresden is hunting the "flying zebra": traps are to show where the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito is up to mischief. What is behind the campaign - and why is vigilance required?
Dresden faces a budget deficit of almost 65 million euros
Rising expenditure and falling income are putting a strain on Dresden's budget. A new structural concept and tough debates lie ahead.
Meißen: Non-party candidate Renner new mayor
The former finance mayor Markus Renner has won the race for the town hall in the first round of voting. The independent candidate prevailed against the promising AfD candidate Jurisch.
Day of the Saxons ends with a grand parade
Sebnitz celebrated the 30th Day of the Saxons with a parade lasting several hours and many guests. The police reported a peaceful event and only a few traffic problems.
Mayoral election in Meissen begins
A candidate with an NPD past, an experienced finance mayor and an FDP man: the race for the town hall begins. Who will win over the voters?
Day of the Saxons overcomes borders
90s party, freefall tower and a parade with 1,800 participants: In Sebnitz, the "Day of the Saxons" becomes an XXL event - and the border with the Czech Republic disappears for a weekend.
"Day of the Saxons" opens in Sebnitz
Eleven stages and a varied program: The "Day of the Saxons" has begun in Sebnitz. 250,000 visitors are expected this weekend.
Tender for new Carola Bridge published
The new Carola Bridge is due to be completed by 2031. The Saxon state capital is now looking for four planning offices to draw up designs for the new bridge.
Board of Directors sees accusations of anti-Semitism refuted
Are some of the artworks in the Ibug street art show in Chemnitz anti-Semitic? Following a letter of protest, the organizers have obtained several statements. What happens now?
Three candidates in the mayoral election in Meißen
Meißen will have a new mayor after Olaf Raschke's 21-year term in office. The AfD believes its candidate has a good chance.
Carola Bridge: Demolition costs city 32 million euros
New construction not until 2028: The costs of demolishing the Carola Bridge are higher than expected. Around five million euros have been spent on safety measures and traffic routing.
Panter: Saxony must catch up in the expansion of wind energy
Saxony's wind power is still in its infancy - why local authorities are now making a profit and what this means for local acceptance.
Health resorts hope for a comeback of outpatient preventive cures
Outpatient preventive health cures have once again been a compulsory benefit offered by health insurance companies for a number of years, but are little used. Saxony's health resorts are now discussing how the offer can be made better known.
Municipalities in Saxony to receive more money for wind turbines
The expansion of wind power in Saxony is making slow progress. Now the financial incentive for local authorities is to be improved.
Leipzig's population has grown more than expected
Leipzig continues to grow, particularly due to immigration from abroad. The increase is higher than expected, although there is a downward trend.
Anti-Semitism criticism of street art show in Chemnitz
A street art exhibition is currently running in Chemnitz as part of the European Capital of Culture program. But now there are accusations of anti-Semitism against some of the works on display. This is how the organizers are reacting.
Two AfD factions in Chemnitz city council after split
A rift in the Chemnitz AfD parliamentary group has recently hampered the work of the city council. From now on, there will be two AfD parliamentary groups in the council.
500 meter long table: 9th Dresden banquet for diversity
Once a year, Dresden's civil society invites people to a banquet in the middle of the city. The ninth edition will once again set an example in the state capital.
First swimmers expected at Lake Seelhausen soon
Vacationers could soon be relaxing where excavators once worked: The tourist use of Lake Seelhausen is taking shape - but not without hurdles.
Municipalities to be relieved - Commission meets
Saxony wants to streamline the state administration and review the distribution of tasks between the state and local authorities. The first results should be available soon.
State Sports Association demands ten percent of special assets
Saxony can expect more than four billion euros from the federal government's special fund. The state sports association is demanding a share of this.
"Germany murders too" - political street art in Chemnitz
Every year, the Ibug festival revitalizes Saxony's industrial wastelands with urban art. Now it is entering its 20th edition in Chemnitz. One theme that characterizes the show is the Gaza war.
From electropop to Schlager - program for Sachsenfest is set
250,000 visitors, eleven stages, a cross-border folk festival: the "Day of the Saxons" 2025 is set to bring Sebnitz and the neighboring Czech town of Dolní Poustevna together to flourish.
Leipzig is becoming less attractive for companies
Leipzig has long been considered a top business location - but according to a new analysis, its attractiveness is crumbling: high costs, bureaucracy and traffic problems are increasingly dampening the mood.
New construction of the Carola Bridge to be completed by 2031
The old Carola Bridge has disappeared. Remaining work is still needed at the demolition site. What is the timetable for the new construction?
Festival attracts 56,000 visitors to the old power plant site
In the Capital of Culture year, the "Begehungen" art festival in Chemnitz attracted a record number of visitors. The venue had it all.
Strong start: Munch exhibition attracts thousands of visitors
The famous Scream motif and almost 100 works by Edvard Munch - the exhibition in Chemnitz delights visitors and ensures long queues in the Capital of Culture year.
Elbe at the site of the Carola Bridge navigable again
After the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, not much was possible for shipping at this point. Now it's clear sailing again. But there is a new problem.
Almost 58 million euros for urban development in Chemnitz
For the Capital of Culture year, numerous buildings and squares in Chemnitz have been spruced up at a cost of millions. But there have also been setbacks.
Dresden defends stop for self-painted crosswalk
Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk on the road. The SPD sees the city as a "laughing stock". The municipality counters.
Posse over self-painted crosswalk in Dresden
Painted on, blocked off and slowed down: the city of Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk onto the road.
Germs in drinking water - no all-clear in Chemnitz
A bacterium has been causing problems in the drinking water network in Chemnitz for several weeks. The responsible supplier is still looking for the cause of the contamination.
Major Munch exhibition in Chemnitz - painting returns
Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to the Norwegian artist entitled "Angst".
Chemnitz presents major Munch exhibition - painting returns
The Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created several paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to him entitled "Angst".
Dresden wants to take targeted action against the Asian tiger mosquito
Dresden wants to take the sting out of the Asian tiger mosquito. The aggressive animals can transmit dangerous diseases with their proboscis. Now they are to be trapped on the Elbe.
From gray to light: artists set the scene in Chemnitz
Light Our Vision" has already transformed places in Chemnitz into luminous works of art twice. Planning is now underway for the third edition. It is all about people's visions for their city.
Munch and street art - what does Chemnitz have to offer in August?
The second half of Chemnitz's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2025 is already underway. In August, the program will be revved up once again. What visitors can expect.
Ibug street art festival enters its 20th edition
The Ibug street art festival is as much a part of summer in Saxony as ice cream and sunscreen. It is now in its 20th edition in the Capital of Culture year. The artists are already working at full speed.
Largest municipal construction project - bathroom opens in Delitzsch
Swimming is healthy and a popular leisure activity. In Delitzsch, citizens now have a new opportunity to do so.